‘Dictator playbook’: Experts sound alarm on Trump’s dangerous DC power grab
August 12, 2025
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as posted by the channelMSNBC’s Jason Johnson reports on a stunning new Washington Post investigation into Donald Trump’s authoritarian assault on America’s cities, revealing Pentagon plans to create a “domestic civil disturbance quick reaction force” to deploy in cities facing protests or unrest. Rick Wilson, cofounder of The Lincoln Project, and former federal prosecutor Joyce Vance join. (Subscribe to Ari’s YouTube now)
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